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AB 2378

California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Gabriel and 2 co-sponsors

The bill creates the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program to fund evidence-based violence intervention, prevention, and survivor-support initiatives across

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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Bill Summary · AB 2378

Overview

AB 2378, introduced in the 2025-2026 California legislative session, establishes the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program. The bill aims to create a state grant framework to fund evidence-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives, with the goal of reducing violence, supporting at-risk individuals, and enhancing community safety.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a statewide program to fund violence intervention and prevention efforts.
  • Provide public agencies and non-profit organizations with grants to implement strategies that prevent violence, intervene with individuals at risk of violence, and support survivors.
  • Align grant activities with best practices and evidence-based approaches to violence reduction.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Establishment of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (the Program).
  • Fund Source and Allocation (specific funding levels are typically spelled out in the bill; the summary here notes the creation of a dedicated funding stream for grants—exact amounts would be in the bill’s text).
  • Eligible Applicants:
    • State and local government agencies
    • Nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations
    • Possibly collaborative partnerships (coalitions) involving multiple stakeholders (as is common in grant programs)
  • Permissible Uses of Grants:
    • Violence interruption and prevention programs
    • Support services for individuals at risk of violence (e.g., case management, mentorship, crisis intervention)
    • Community-based prevention initiatives, including youth programs, school-based violence prevention, and outreach to high-risk populations
    • Data collection, evaluation, and reporting to monitor outcomes
  • Performance Metrics and Evaluation:
    • Requirement to collect and report on outcomes (e.g., reductions in violence incidents, improved engagement with at-risk individuals)
    • Accountability standards to ensure effective use of funds
  • Grant Administration:
    • Establishment of the administering state agency or a designated authority to solicit, review, award, and monitor grants
    • Application process timelines, eligibility criteria, and grant term lengths
  • Compliance and Reporting:
    • Compliance with state laws and regulations governing grants
    • Regular reporting to the Legislature on program outcomes and expenditures
  • Collaboration and Coordination:
    • Encouragement of cross-agency and interjurisdictional collaboration
    • Potential alignment with other state violence prevention and public safety initiatives

Who Would Be Affected

  • State and local government agencies that administer or coordinate violence prevention programs
  • Nonprofit organizations and community groups delivering violence intervention or prevention services
  • Communities affected by violence, including at-risk youth, survivors, families, and neighborhoods
  • Entities responsible for grant administration, oversight, and evaluation

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and referral history:
    • Referred to Public Safety (PUB. S.) and then to appropriations-related committees
  • Committee actions:
    • Passed the initial committee with strong support (e.g., “Do pass” with a high vote margin)
    • Re-referenced to the Assembly Appropriations Committee with suspense file consideration
  • Floor actions:
    • Passed through multiple readings including a second reading and scheduling for third reading
  • Current status (as of the latest action):
    • Awaiting final floor passage after the third reading
    • Final status would determine whether the Program is enacted and funded, and the specifics of implementation timelines

Additional Notes

  • The bill has co-sponsors including Catherine Stefani, Jesse Gabriel, and Buffy Wicks, indicating alignment with lawmakers supportive of violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
  • While the summary captures the general framework, the exact dollar amounts, grant term lengths, eligible use cases, and performance metrics will be detailed in the bill’s text and any amendments.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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